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Originally Posted by Laker14
If so, are different heads from different manufacturers interchangeable?
How tricky is it to change and adjust heads?
Any recommendations for heads that work better than the original equipment?
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If you've ever installed or changed a threaded pipe fitting, sprinkler heads are easy. Yes, all brands of sprinkler heads that have the same pipe thread are interchangeable. Just make sure you know the shape & size of the area you want to water. There are fixed angle heads in 90º & 180º as well as ones that are adjustable up to 360º. These are usually 1/2" FPT. There are also fully adjustable rotors & impulse types for larger areas, which may be 3/4" FPT. It's not a bad idea to have an old one in hand to make sure you get the same type when you shop.
I've used several series 1800 Rainbird heads in the 90º & 180º's, but some have failed to fully retract. I'll probably give Hunter or Orbit a try next.